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Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2003, 23:17
Replies: 10
Views: 6,111
Posted By Rattler
Webby

The ride height is the easiest thing to adjust and then change back if you dont like it.
I'd have a go at that first as at least you can change it easily and little by little.

If you start...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2003, 21:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,845
Posted By Rattler
That\'s cleared it up!!!!

:P
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2003, 18:09
Replies: 23
Views: 4,845
Posted By Rattler
That makes sense, until.....

....you realise that they change, either from quick to slow or slow to quick!!!

maybe its those kerbside monsters again!!! They're out there you know, just waiting to drag some innocent sole...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Aug-2003, 17:58
Replies: 10
Views: 5,107
Posted By Rattler
Blimey - those downpipes need attention!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2003, 16:44
Replies: 23
Views: 4,845
Posted By Rattler
\'tis a strange one!!!

When I first fitted mine,both sides flashed too fast. Then after removing them for a trackday and then refitting them one side was slow and the other fast. I tried swapping around teh wiring on each...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2003, 10:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By Rattler
I don\'t see why it doesn\'t fit then.....

.....why would it be different if all you did was replace the fittings.

I assume it fitted OK before?

Tim
Forum: Tyres 12-Aug-2003, 19:08
Replies: 24
Views: 9,937
Posted By Rattler
Its the monsters I tell ya!!!!
Forum: Tyres 12-Aug-2003, 12:08
Replies: 24
Views: 9,937
Posted By Rattler
But they jump out at you when you least expect it.....

......and Jamie I know you've been looking for them too!!! - Muppet!!
Forum: Tyres 12-Aug-2003, 10:59
Replies: 24
Views: 9,937
Posted By Rattler
They hide in the gravel you know!!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Aug-2003, 10:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By Rattler
It should be OK.....

....seems like a tolerance issue. Try adjusting the fairings where they fit together to gain enough clearance to make them fit.

Other than that a size 4 hammer will sort it nicely!!!

Tim;);););)
Forum: Tyres 11-Aug-2003, 23:31
Replies: 24
Views: 9,937
Posted By Rattler
That\'ll be those invisible corner monsters with a file!!!

....it doesn't matter how far you lean over, you'll never see them!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2003, 23:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,602
Posted By Rattler
I think its a weight issue!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2003, 09:37
Replies: 20
Views: 3,687
Posted By Rattler
I\'ve got loads of spare neutrals that anyone can have!!!

I seem to find them everywhere and all of the time!!!!

So if you're looking for a neutral please let me know as I'll gladly let you have one of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2003, 00:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By Rattler
In my pocket!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 17:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,835
Posted By Rattler
Are you sure its not the battery??

You can get the noises that you describe with a flat battery too. The starter motor is a bugger to swap, so I'd check the battery first.

Maybe its fully charged to start with, but isn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 12:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,474
Posted By Rattler
Thanks Antonye.....

....I've managed to source one now.

Tim:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 10:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,474
Posted By Rattler
Ducati Part sources - part required urgently!!

Can any of you guys help me out?
I need to get hold of a Ducati gear linkage part ASAP and am struggling to get one out of my usual Ducati sources - so can anyone help with their Ducati stockists /...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2003, 23:46
Replies: 23
Views: 4,064
Posted By Rattler
It could be just the setup, but .....

....one of the main guys on here - Henners - was looking at that bike and may have taken it for a test ride - I'm not sure - send him a U2U and he'll be sure to get back to you, he's a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2003, 23:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,064
Posted By Rattler
Col...

..... I've been looking for a 996R for a while and there are a few around, the one at P&H is too much money in my opinion.....

I'm sure its a straight bike and all will check out OK, but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2003, 22:38
Replies: 23
Views: 4,064
Posted By Rattler
Its probably just a matter of getting used to her, but.....

.....is it from a reputable dealer?

Have you got a HPI check? (crash damage)
What sort of mileage has it got? (may indicate if its been setup for someone)

Can you get someone else to ride it who...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2003, 11:34
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Thanks Dobber1.....

......but t'is already sold!!!

Tim
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jul-2003, 10:15
Replies: 5
Views: 3,955
Posted By Rattler
Others to try;

.......
http://www.the-image-works.co.uk/

http://www.bikestickers.freeuk.com/allbikes.htm

Or drop Foxy a U2U.

Tim
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Jul-2003, 00:27
Replies: 14
Views: 5,631
Posted By Rattler
Tough break.....

....at least you're "still smiling"?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 22:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,257
Posted By Rattler
Well......

Adam - I'd still love a 996R, but I'm probably now going to use the money to get a dedicated track bike. Not 100% sure though - I just couldn't find the right 996R at the right...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 22:13
Replies: 16
Views: 3,257
Posted By Rattler
Well.....

......As Phil says, the differences come down to what type of bike you're looking for.

996R
- its a limited edition collectors piece
- the engines were hand-built as they were the new...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 16:20
Replies: 16
Views: 3,257
Posted By Rattler
The Ohlins front make a big difference!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 15:09
Replies: 14
Views: 4,304
Posted By Rattler
Andy....

.....what's good about the CSS level one is that for most of the sessions, you run in one gear and do not use brakes...

What this does is allow you to get very confident in your own ability and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 22:12
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Spooky.....

.....I was thinking about a Mille too!!!!

Phil - it seems that you are ahead of me on this one.

So - I just need to find a race Ducati now!!!

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 21:11
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Thanks Guys...

......I'm still considering my options.

Whele - the SPS takes me a lot longer to get sorted than 20 mins, as I change the fairings, tank, wheels, remove, lights, indicators etc.... I swap all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2003, 22:22
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Nah - it needs too much work to get it back in shape!!!!!

How are things going with the repairs?
Got any parts yet?

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2003, 20:46
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Jon....

....do you know of any going cheap then?

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2003, 01:37
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Kev.....

....I'm hoping to get similar to your Strada 916 race bike, by getting an insurance write-off and re-building it or getting an old race bike that may have a V5 etc...

Where can I go for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2003, 01:15
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Its not quite £15K!!!!!

Felix....

You can find R6 track/race bikes for £2500 to £5000 or so. These have lots of spares, bodywork, WOW etc....

I'm probably only looking to pay at the top end of that range for a track...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2003, 22:47
Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
Posted By Rattler
Building a track Ducati....

I'm thinking about getting a Ducati for track use only.

I haven't seen too many track-only Ducati's for sale, so am looking to create my own from an insurance write off or...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 10-Jul-2003, 20:30
Replies: 12
Views: 7,484
Posted By Rattler
Keefy.....

....what you gonna get next then?

Did I hear rumblings of a 999?

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jul-2003, 19:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,441
Posted By Rattler
Chillo......

......unlucky, but lucky in a way!!!!

Didn't this happen to you on your Gixxer?

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2003, 10:19
Replies: 4
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rattler
Defo a warantee job.....

......if it is warped disks, it ought to show up more so on heavy braking!!

Have you checked the pads?

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2003, 09:57
Replies: 12
Views: 5,070
Posted By Rattler
Skewiff termis - that\'s the way they should be!!

You'll probably find that the termis line up perfectly, its the rest of the bike that's wrong!!!;);););););)

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2003, 21:20
Replies: 12
Views: 5,070
Posted By Rattler
Viper - if it helps.......

......I'm around the Reading area tomorrow afternoon - 5ish and can pop over to offer some assistance if you like?

Drop me a U2U or email to arrange if it suits...

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2003, 21:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,784
Posted By Rattler
If it is brand new, its a good deal....

....you could buy it, split the parts and make more than that on ebay!!!

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2003, 12:30
Replies: 18
Views: 5,778
Posted By Rattler
I\'m with Felix on this....

.....it depends what you're trying to gain with the mods.

If its looks/pose value; - termis, carbon etc - fill your boots!!

If its performance, then you'll probably want to firstly brake...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-Jul-2003, 14:03
Replies: 64
Views: 27,976
Posted By Rattler
Simon

How much do you reckon you saved doing this?

Tim
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-Jul-2003, 11:13
Replies: 64
Views: 27,976
Posted By Rattler
Nice one Simon....

....is the PC fax s/w a standard Microsoft type product?

Tim
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2003, 12:18
Replies: 4
Views: 4,135
Posted By Rattler
CSS

There are a number of DSC members who have attended varying levels of the CSS and it is regarded very highly.

There have been a lot of threads in the past on this one.

Go to the old board and try a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2003, 11:26
Replies: 2
Views: 2,422
Posted By Rattler
Ditch the hugger......

......fit the full swing arm cover and get a shock guard.

It'll look a lot better that way too, it really cleans up the back end.
Tim
Forum: Tyres 27-Jun-2003, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 5,642
Posted By Rattler
Thanks guys....

....I do need to keep costs down as the last "off" has left me completely skint.

- I'm trying to persuade Mrs Rattler to hit the street to raise some funds, but she seems strangely...
Forum: Tyres 27-Jun-2003, 12:16
Replies: 11
Views: 5,642
Posted By Rattler
Tyres - swapping them round / reversing?

Hi
Does anyone know if 208GPs can be reversed on the rim?
I've just got some "used" 208GPs for Mallory and no surprises, they're more worn on the right than the left.

- Can I fit these the...
Forum: Tyres 26-Jun-2003, 12:20
Replies: 11
Views: 6,284
Posted By Rattler
Tyreman.....

....is the SC190 priced the same as the 180?

What price for a front/back pair of SCs, SC1 front, SC2 rear in either 180 or 190?

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2003, 11:57
Replies: 46
Views: 116,316
Posted By Rattler
WOW!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2003, 16:07
Replies: 6
Views: 3,157
Posted By Rattler
Don\'t know what you paid for them....

...but a refurb that includes new carbon will probably be pricey...

....stickers should be cheap though, just make sure you get the metal backed ones!

Tim
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